Teacher Training and Special Education in the Eighties.

Overview & Synopsis

This report presents a comprehensive overview of special education, or education of handicapped children and the preparation of special education teachers in Europe. Perspectives from eight countries are presented: United Kingdom; Netherlands; Federal Republic of Germany; Republic of Ireland; Northern Ireland; Italy; Norway; and Sweden. The first section of the report addresses the changing context of special education and describes how special education in the countries is changing as a reflection of societal developments. The second section identifies current issues in special education, including: integration of special education and regular schools; the role of parents in special education; multidisciplinary cooperation in special education; the relation between special and regular education; and micro-electronics and special education. The third section details how teachers in the different countries are prepared for their work in special education, and the final section explores further developments in teacher training for special education. (CB)